How to Pronounce Think

To pronounce "think", say THINK — one syllable, IPA /ˈθɪŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈθɪŋk/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/θˈɪŋk/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does think mean?

verb

  1. To ponder, to go over in one's mind.
  2. To have (some statement) in one's mind; to say to oneself mentally.

noun

  1. An act of thinking; consideration (of something).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "think"?▾

To pronounce "think", say THINK — one syllable, IPA /ˈθɪŋk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "think"?▾

"Think" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "think"?▾

The IPA transcription of "think" is /ˈθɪŋk/.

What does "think" mean?▾

Think: To ponder, to go over in one's mind.

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